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Get to know your 2026 GIO NSW Under 19s Men

The GIO NSW Under 19s Men will be looking to reclaim the Under 19s Men State of Origin Shield after suffering a one-point defeat to Queensland in 2025.

NSW will take the field at North Sydney Oval tonight looking for a better result in front of their hometown fans.

Coached by True Blue Josh Jackson, get to know your Men’s Squad below:

1. Toby Winter

Club: Newcastle Knights. Position: Fullback.

Winter is a Newcastle junior who has long been regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects.

An Australian Schoolboys representative, he impressed during the pre-season before securing a long-term contract extension with the Knights through to 2029.

His rapid rise this year has included an UNE SG Ball Cup Grand Final appearance and a NSW Cup debut. His skill, dynamic versatility, and pace make him an important attacking threat.

2. Jope Rauqe

Club: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Position: Wing.

Rauqe is a towering outside back who has already gained international recognition after being called into the Fiji Bati national squad during last year’s Pacific Championships.

At 191cm, Rauqe is a strong aerial threat and difficult to contain with the ball in hand.

With 23 tries to his name and multiple hat-tricks in his debut Jersey Flegg Cup season in 2025, another big year is on the cards for the 19-year-old.

3. Dayne Jennings

Club: South Sydney Rabbitohs. Position: Centre.

Jennings has emerged as one of South Sydney’s most exciting young outside backs.

An attacking threat with a handy kicking game, he was instrumental during the Rabbitohs’ run to the UNE SG Ball Cup preliminary finals.

His development has already attracted the attention of Wayne Bennett having been named in the Rabbitohs’ NRL squad in Round 15, while he continues to shine in the Jersey Flegg Cup.

4. Marcellus Iakopo

Club: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Position: Centre.

Iakopo is a powerful outside back who has impressed throughout his development.

After progressing through the Penrith Panthers pathways system, he joined the Bulldogs academy and quickly established himself as a key member of their UNE SG Ball Cup side.

His form earned him a promotion into the Jersey Flegg Cup, where he currently features in the centres and is known for his hard running and tackle-breaking ability.

5. Archie Mesritz

Club: North Queensland Cowboys. Position: Wing.

Mesritz only made the switch to full-time Rugby League this year after an outstanding schoolboy Rugby career.

The former Nudgee College vice-captain helped guide his side to an undefeated First XV premiership before playing a major role in the Townsville Blackhawks’ Mal Meninga Cup title-winning campaign.

With genuine speed, he is one of the most dangerous outside backs in the squad and his explosive plays are a key feature of his game.

6. Onitoni Large

Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Position: Five-Eighth.

Large has rapidly progressed through the Sea Eagles system after joining the club from the Wests Tigers.

The talented five-eighth earned a place in Manly’s top 30 squad in 2026 and has already gained valuable experience at The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup level.

Combining with Joey Walsh in the halves during their 33-18 victory against Warriors in the NRL Pre-Season Challenge, the future is bright at the Sea Eagles as he develops alongside younger brother Ashton.

7. Carter Mareko

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Halfback.

Mareko is a naturally talented playmaker possessing a sharp running game, creative passing, and an intelligent kicking game.

A key figure in the Roosters UNE SG Ball premiership-winning season, he was named Player of the Series before earning selection for NSW City where he also claimed Player of the Match honours after steering the side to a 66-0 win against NSW Country.

The lethal combination of Mareko and Onitoni Large will be one to watch.

8. Ryda Talagi

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Prop.

The younger brother of Panthers playmaker Blaize Talagi, Ryda has established himself as a powerful front-row prospect.

Ryda is a damaging forward who utilises his size and power to eat metres through the middle. He is also praised for his strong leadership in defence and has quickly risen through the Eels system.

An Australian Schoolboys Representative, Talagi bypassed extended Junior Representatives duties and has already made the jump into Jersey Flegg Cup and The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

9. Diesel Hagan

Club: Newcastle Knights. Position: Hooker.

An explosive and highly touted dummy-half and one of the co-captains of the GIO NSW Under 19s Men’s team.

Hagan has become one of the standout young players in the Newcastle Knights system.

The Upper Hunter region junior played a key role in the Knights charge to the UNE SG Ball Cup Grand Final, and has earned a rapid promotion to the The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup side as he continues to shine in the biggest season of his young career.

Rugby League runs in the family, with father Ben Hagan coaching the Knights’ NSW Women’s Premiership side.

10. Christian Taupau-Moors

Club: Wests Tigers. Position: Prop.

Taupau-Moors has emerged as one of the most promising young forwards in the Wests Tigers system.

The nephew of former Tigers forward Junior Moors, he is known for his powerful carries and ability to generate momentum through the middle.

His development has been recognised as a centrepiece for Benji Marshall’s long-term roster rebuild with the club locking him in to 2028 after making his The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup debut last season.

11. Christopher Petrus

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Second Row.

A physically imposing second-rower who hits the line with power and determination.

Recruited into Parramatta Eels development system in 2025,

Petrus has shifted from a superstar winger at UNE Harold Matthews Cup level into an impactful member of the forward pack.

The Australian Schoolboys representative who is also of proud Papua New Guinean heritage, Petrus has made rapid development into the senior ranks at Parramatta while still eligible for Junior Reps.

12. Darcy Smith

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Second Row.

Named as the other co-captain for the GIO NSW Under 19s Men, Smith captained the Roosters to the UNE 2026 SG Ball Cup premiership and is highly regarded for his natural leadership qualities.

A strong line-runner with an immense work rate, the hardworking back-rower has led several representative teams throughout his junior career, including NSW City.

Now featuring in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup, Smith continues to develop as a future star of the game under the guidance of UNE SG Ball Cup coach and true Blue Boyd Cordner, who he shares many similar attributes with.

13. Thomas Dellow

Club: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Position: Lock.

Dellow is a skilful lock forward who continues to rise through the Sharks system.

Earning the honour of captaining the Australian Schoolboys side, he was also named Player of the Tournament at the ASSRL National Championships and remains one of the club’s most highly rated prospects.

Contracted until the end of 2027, Dellow has stepped up to Jersey Flegg Cup after a strong junior representatives campaign and will be on the radar at the club for The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

14. Toby Batten

Club: Dolphins. Position: Five-eighth/Halfback.

From Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast, Batten is regarded as one of the best up-and-coming playmakers in the country.

After joining the Dolphins pathways system, he has been a consistent performer in the Mal Meninga Cup and continues to progress through the club’s ranks.

A former Australian Schoolboys and North Coast Bulldogs representative, Batten has already featured in NRL trials this year and is currently part of the Dolphins’ extended Queensland Cup squad.

15. Roman Tuaimau

Club: Canberra Raiders. Position: Second Row.

Highly regarded for his high defensive work rate and damaging running style, Tuaimau is an exciting forward prospect who has committed to his development at the Canberra Raiders.

Fast and skilful with his footwork, the young forward grew up playing soccer before making the switch to Rugby League.

Tuaimau earned selection for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2025 and is showing rapid development in Canberra’s senior system.

16. James Finegan

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Second Row.

Finegan is carving out his own Rugby League journey coming from a well-known sporting family, with his father Owen a former Wallabies legend.

The edge forward was named Sydney Roosters UNE SG Ball Player of the Year in 2025 and has continued to impress in the 2026 season.

Having most recently scored a grand final double to help the Sydney Roosters claim back-to-back UNE SG Ball Cup premierships, he has been rewarded for his stellar junior representatives form with an NRL train-and-trial contract.

17. Eddy Cayless

Club: Sydney Roosters. Position: Lock.

The son of former Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless, Eddy has emerged as one of the Roosters’ most promising young forwards.

A tireless worker throughout the middle, he has featured across UNE SG Ball Cup, Jersey Flegg Cup and The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup during his development.

His performances earned him a train-and-trial opportunity with the Roosters NRL squad for the 2026 pre-season as the rising lock forward possesses an incredible Rugby League pedigree and is quickly progressing as a future star.

18. Cameron Bamblett

Club: Parramatta Eels. Position: Fullback/Five-eighth.

Bamblett is a highly versatile back-line star developing through the Parramatta Eels.

Initially from the Penrith Panthers system, his versatility, explosive running, game-changing vision and exceptional ball-playing ability makes him the ultimate utility back having played time at both fullback and five-eighth.

The former Australian Schoolboy representative had an outstanding season at fullback for the Eels UNE SG Ball Cup side and been fast-tracked into the Jersey Flegg Cup.

19. Ashton Large

Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Position: Hooker.

Still only 17, Large has already completed two NRL pre-seasons with the Sea Eagles.

The talented hooker captained some games for the UNE SG Ball Cup side this season and is known for his vision and creativity around the ruck as well as a strong on-field combination with his older brother Onitoni.

His impressive Junior Representatives season was recognised when he claimed the Jake Trbojevic Award for the Junior Male Player of the Year, and Players’ Player for the 2026 season.

20. Talmage Brown

Club: Penrith Panthers. Position: Prop.

An exciting young forward developing through the Penrith Panthers pathways system, the St Dominic’s College product is highly valued for his unrelenting, hard-running style in the middle.

Rewarded UNE Harold Matthews Cup Player of the Year at the Panthers in 2025, he has continued to shine having just played a valuable role in their UNE SG Ball Cup side.

Still only 18 years old, Brown already spent time training with Penrith’s NRL squad and is pushing towards a debut in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.

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Strange bags three as NSW Under 19s go back-to-back

Ethan Strange has helped steer the NSW Under 19s Men’s team to an emphatic 32-14 win over Queensland after bagging a hat-trick in the Under 19s Men’s State of Origin match at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe.

Strange was named Player of the Match after a dominant performance, with his right edge combination with winger Ethan Ferguson proving too strong for Queensland’s defence throughout the game. Ferguson also grabbed a try and landed four goals.

Ethan Strange bags 3 as NSW u19 go back to back (Photo : NSWRL Media) (Photo : NSWRL Media)

NSW successfully defended the Origin Shield they claimed last year after the representative match returned to the calendar following a two-year absence due to COVID-19.

NSW started the match on the front foot, threatening Queensland with the ball in hand and staying strong in defence.

While Queensland looked to take the lead in the back end of the first half, an 18-point haul in the second half helped NSW secure the win.

NSW wasted no time capitalising on a Queensland knock-on in the early seconds of the game with five-eighth Latu Fainu sending centre Strange over in the first minute of the game.

Ferguson failed to kick the conversion leaving the Blues lead to 4-0.

A high tackle followed by some push and shove between both teams saw Queensland centre Mitchell Jennings sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes.

NSW capitalised on another knock-on from Queensland, quickly shifting the ball out to right to Ferguson who dived over in the corner. He was unable to convert his own try, leaving the lead at 8-0.

Queensland opened their account in the 20th minute when NSW fullback Chevy Stuart lost possession of the ball in the in-goal area, prompting winger Timothy Sielaff-Burns to grab the scraps and score.

He was unsuccessful converting his try but the margin was reduced to 8-4.

Queensland went back-to-back off the kick-off when centre Caleb Jackson made a line break down the sideline before passing the ball back on his inside to second-rower Will Sullivan to cross near the posts.

Sielaff-Burns landed the conversion taking his team to a 10-8 lead.

NSW regained the lead with a length of the field try that saw the ball pass through the hands of multiple players before halfback Ethan Sanders sprinted away to finish it off.

Ferguson successfully converted to put NSW back in front 14-10.

Queensland centre Caleb Jackson levelled the scores after catching a cross field kick from halfback Zac Lamont before planting it down with one hand to score.

The conversion was waved away, leaving the scores tied up at 14-all.

Strange scored his second try of the night after chasing through a grubber kick from second-rower Harrison Hassett, and then showed great skill to juggle the ball before regathering to plant it over the line.

Ferguson converted the try to give NSW the lead again 20-14.

NSW continued to pile on points with winger Savelio Tamale jumping out of dummy-half off the back of a quick play the ball before finding space in the defensive line and accelerating through to score.

The conversion was successful, extending the lead out to 12 points.

The two Ethan’s starred after Ferguson broke through Queensland’s defence before kicking it back on his inside for NSW to regather.

Shortly after, Joash Papalii put a kick out wide for Strange to pluck out of the air and cross for his third try of the night.

Ferguson landed the conversion to ensure the Shield would remain in NSW for another year.

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The Harvey Norman NSW Under 19s Women’s team have gone down fighting 20-14 against Queensland in the Women’s State of Origin Under 19s at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe.

NSW had the lead 10-4 at half-time but a second half surge from Queensland proved to be the difference with the home team securing their first win since the concept started in 2019.

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“You can’t doubt them on effort and courage; it was really courageous to keep going up until the end,” Williams said.

“It really stings though. I know the girls worked really hard for this and we just lost our way a little bit there.

“I’m a bit sore, I’m not going to lie but that’s the beauty of footy.

Seeing girls put on physicality like that is what we want for our game and what we want to people to see we’re capable of so giving out the big shots and taking them is just as important.”

NSW lock Losana Lutu was one of best on the night

NSW lock Losana Lutu was one of best on the night despite playing out of her normal position of five-eighth.

She looked threatening in both attack and defence, while her kicking game questioned Queensland’s back three the whole night.

Queensland opened the scoring early in the game after centre Skyla Adams dived on a loose ball, but they were unable to land the conversion to leave the score at 4-0.

NSW hooker Chelsea Makira found space out of dummy-half before fooling the goal-line defence to dive through a gap and cross for the first NSW try of the night.

Monalisa Soliola successfully landed the conversion to take her team to a 6-4 lead.

NSW dominated through the middle, gaining good metres on every run which placed them in good field position from each set.

Off the back of strong attacking sets close to their line, NSW found space out on their left edge and shifted the ball out to winger Grace-Lee Weekes, who crossed over in the corner to extend the lead to 10-4.

Off the back of a penalty, Queensland were in good field position only 20 metres out from NSW’s line but some impressive defence from the visitors proved to be too good and they were turned away on each play.

Queensland finally hit back in the 43rd minute with halfback Sienna Lifipo passing the ball out to fullback Destiny Mino-Sinapati, who found the line while carrying three defenders on her back.

Utility Emily Bella missed the conversion from out wide leaving her team trailing 10-8.

The home team then made it back-to-back tries after Bella dived out of dummy-half to score underneath the posts. She successfully converted her own try to extend her team’s lead to 14-10.

With momentum behind them, Queensland scored another four pointer when five-eighth Chantay Kiria-Ratu through a cut-out pass to centre Libby Surha to shoot through a hole in the defensive line and score.

The conversion was successful taking the lead to 20-10 with only nine minutes remaining.

Makira bagged her second four pointer of the night, jumping out of dummy-half to burrow her way over the line. Soliola’s conversion attempt was unsuccessful and although NSW tried to the very end, time would defeat them.

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State of Origin 2023: Every Queensland and NSW U19s player’s NRL contract status

The future is looking bright for NSW and Queensland, as some of the hottest young NRL talents prepare to face off in Under-19s State of Origin.

We rate every young star and reveal their contract status in our interactive.

ted Wests Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs fans will receive a window to a brighter future when the best and brightest young talents from either side of the Tweed face off in the traditional under-19s State of Origin game next Thursday night.

Also competing in the contest will be much-hyped NRL rookie Samuela Fainu.

The NSW prop will line-up alongside his highly-touted brother and five-eighth Latu against a Queensland side boasting a hot Brisbane prospect in hooker Blake Mozer.

The Saturday Telegraph experts Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and David Riccio rate each under-19s player and where they’re at in their journey to NRL stardom.

NSW U19 NRL CONTRACTED PLAYERS

1. Chevy Stewart

Age: 18
Club: Canberra Raiders
Position: Fullback
Contract status: 2026

Joined Canberra this season from Cronulla and already inked a long-term extension. Has been playing fullback at NSW Cup which has kept former regular NRL player Xavier Savage on the wing.

2. Savelio Tamale

Age: 18
Club: St George Illawarra
Position: centre
Contract status: 2024

Signed with the Dragons this year after being part of the NSW Waratahs squad. Started the season playing at SG Ball before progressing to Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup.

3. Ethan Strange

Age: 18
Club: Raiders
Position: Five-eighth/halfback/centre
Contract status: 2025

Poached from the Roosters SG Ball squad last year, Strange has made fast work of his arrival at the Raiders by progressing through the grades to play NSW Cup this year. Valued for his ability to play as a dangerous utility.

4. Joshua Feledy

Age: 18
Club: Wests Tigers
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Manly junior who made the switch to the Tigers where he captained Balmain’s SG Ball team. Has scored 10 tries from 13 games for the Tigers Jersey Flegg team this year.

5, Ethan Ferguson

Age: 19
Club: South Sydney
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Made a mid-year switch from Newcastle. Is the cousin of South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell. Made his NSW Cup debut for South Sydney last week.

6. Latu Fainu

Age: 18
Club: Manly
Position: Five-eighth
Contract status: 2025

Signed the game’s richest contract for a teenage. Has been given permission to leave Manly with the Dolphins, Tigers and Canterbury making a play for his services.

7. Ethan Sanders

Ethan Saunders 2023 SG Ball Cup Grand Final Man of the Match (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Age: 19
Club: Parramatta
Position: Halfback
Contract status: 2024

One of the most sought after players on the open market. The Eels want to keep him but have to fend off interest from a host of clubs with the Raiders leading the way. The Panthers withdrew their interest.

8. Jake Clydsdale

Age: 18
Club: Raiders
Position: Front row
Contract status: 2025

The younger brother of former Knights, Raiders and Sharks hooker Adam, Jake is a front-row talent from Scone who was named the Raiders Players Player in the SG Ball last year.

9. Billy Scott

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Lock/hooker
Contract status: 2025

A talented lock who can also play hooker, Scott was a member of the Panthers’ all-conquering SG Ball side last season. Signed with Penrith for a further two seasons.

10. Samuela Fainu

Age: 19
Club: Manly
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2024

Like his brother, has also been granted permission to leave the Sea Eagles 12 months early. Will be part of a package deal with Latu. Made his NRL debut this year and has played five games.

11. Charlie Guymer

Age: 18
Club: Eels
Position: Centre/Backrow
Contract status: 2024

Named the Eels best back in the SG Ball in 2022, Guymer is a powerfully built centre who boasts leadership qualities as a captain. The Eels believe he could develop into a backrower in the mould of Kurt Capewell.

12. Harrison Hassett

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: back row
Contract status: 2025

Hassett knocked back a mega-offer from the Dolphins last year to sign an extension at Penrith. The back rower was a schoolboy star and a first grade debut seems a matter of when not if.

13. Myles Martin

Age: 19
Club: Newcastle
Position: Lock
Contract status: 2024

The Bathurst product captained Newcastle’s SG Ball grand final side this year.

On an NRL development deal until the end of next year.

14. Joash Papalii

Age: 18
Club: Bulldogs
Position: Fullback/half
Contracted status: 2025

Seriously talented fullback who has risen from the Bulldogs junior nursery of the St John’s Eagles.

Papalii was the Bulldogs 2022 SG Ball Player of the Year with the gong a continuation of his many honours that includes being named Players Player in last year’s Australian Schoolboys win over Fiji.

15. Nicholas Tsougranis

Age: 19
Club: St George Illawarra
Position: Second row
Contract status: 2025

A St George junior who has progressed through the grades. Co-captained St George’s SG Ball squad this year before making his NSW Cup debut in round 14.

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16. Sam Tuivaiti

Age: 18
Club: Eels
Position: Forwards
Contract status: 2025

A cross between Junior Paulo and Marty Taupau, Tuivaiti is a destructive ball-carrier who has developed out of Westfield Sports High.

He began the year in SG ball before stepping up to Jersey Flegg.

17. Luron Patea

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Patea was the Panthers’ SG Ball player of the year and the captain of the club’s Harold Matthews team. Signed until the end of 2025.

18. Jermaine McEwen

Age: 18
Club: Newcastle
Position: Back row
Contract status: 2026

The Knights have massive raps on McEwen, a member of their SG Ball side that made it all the way to this year’s grand final. A first grader in the making.

19. Jesse McLean

Age: 19
Club: Penrith
Position: centre
Contract status: 2025

The Australian Schoolboy is already part of Penrith’s top 30 .

Played in their premiership winning SG Ball side last year and has already featured in 13 NSW Cup games this year scoring seven tries.

QLD U19 NRL CONTRACTED PLAYERS

1. Mutua Brown

Age: 18
Club: North Queensland Cowboys
Position: Fullback
Contract status: 2025

Brown is a thrilling prospect signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.

He is coming off a strong season with CQ Capras in the Meninga Cup (QLD under-18 competition).

Ridiculously quick and light on his feet.

2. Israel Leota

Age: 18
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Broncos
Position: Wing
Contract status: 2024

Ipswich Grammar graduate who in an indication of his talent has been chosen for Queensland after returning to the game from two years away playing Aussie Rules and rugby union.

Coached at Souths Logan by his hero Karmichael Hunt.

3. Caleb Jackson

Age: 18
Club: Redcliffe Dolphins/The Dolphins
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

Progressing rapidly through the grades, Jackson made his QLD Cup debut earlier this year under coach Ben Te’o.

Capable of playing fullback, The Dolphins have high hopes for the young talent.

4. Mitchell Jennings

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Centre
Contract status: 2025

A Beerwah Bulldogs junior with a huge future having been offered an NRL development contract by the prestigious Storm outfit.

Boasts a superb passing and running game.

5. Tim Sielaff-Burns

Age: 18
Club: Penrith
Position: Fullback/wing
Contract status: 2024

Sielaff-Burns was signed by Penrith for the SG Ball season and enjoyed a meteoric rise.

He has since been elevated to the Panthers’ Jersey Flegg squad and now finds himself pulling on his beloved Queensland jersey.

6. Stanley Huen

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Five-eighth
Contract status: 2025

An aggressive defender with a strong running game, Huen has been a part of Storm’s junior pathways for the past three seasons.

A member of the club’s Jersey Flegg side, Huen is being mentored by none other than Cameron Munster.

7. Zack Lamont

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Halfback
Contract status: 2024

Classy playmaker who idolises Johnathan Thurston and Darren Lockyer. A standout throughout his junior years, Lamont has progressed from QLD schoolboys to QLD under-19’s with his neat kick and running game a feature.

8. Ryan Jackson

Age: 19
Club: Redcliffe Dolphins/The Dolphins
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Signed with the Dolphins from Wynnum Manly Seagulls. Was picked in the Queensland under-18 emerging squad last year.

Played 12 Queensland Cup games this year.

Age: 19
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Brisbane Broncos
Position: Hooker
Contract status: 2025

In Brisbane’s top 30 squad.

Has been part of Brisbane’s academy since he was 13.

Won man of the match in the Queensland Cup grand final last year.

10. Ben Te Kura

Age: 19
Club: Souths Logan Magpies/Brisbane Broncos
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

Was picked in the corresponding match last year but lasted just nine minutes after a head clash.

Big middle standing at 205 centimetres which makes him as tall as Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

11. Wil Sullivan

Age: 19
Club: Townsville Blackhawks/North Queensland Cowboys
Position: Second-Row
Contract status: 2025

Was picked in Queensland’s under-18 emerging side last year.

Has played six games for Townsville Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup this year.

12. Angus Hinchey

Age: 19
Club: Melbourne Storm
Position: Second-row
Contract status: 2025

Was signed from Norths Devils. Another player part of the under-18 Queensland emerging side.

Is a really aggressive player who loves defence.

13. Damon Marshall

Age: 18
Club: Bulldogs
Position: Forwards
Contract status: 2024

The Townsville prospect knocked back offers from the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs to sign a two-year contract with the Bulldogs this year.

Powerful ball carrier who won the SG Ball Coaches award in 2023.

14. Gabriel Satrick

Age: 18
Club: Storm
Position: Hooker
Contract status: 2026

Won the Peter Sterling Medal as the player of the finals series at the NRL Schoolboys Cup last year.

Was picked in the Australian Schoolboys team.

15. Chris Faagutu

Age: 18
Club: Wests Tigers
Position: Middle forward
Contract status: 2026

An ex-student of Cameron Smith’s old school of Marsden SHS, Faagutu is an explosive forward and previous squad member of both the Queensland and Australian schoolboys.

The Tigers belief in Faagutu is evidenced in the length of his current contract.

16. Michael Waqa

Age: 18
Club: Dolphins
Position: Prop
Contract status: 2025

On an NRL development contract.

A local Redcliffe product who joined the Dolphins on a train and trial deal during the pre-season.

Will move into the top 30 in 2025.

17. Jamal Shibasaki

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Middle-edge
Contract status: 2024

Younger brother of NRL player Gehamat.

Captained Queensland Country under-17s team last year.

18. Mason Kira

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Middle-edge
Contract status: 2026

Represented the Sunshine Coast in rugby league and rugby union.

He was previously contracted to the Storm.

19. Kai Simon

Age: 18
Club: Cowboys
Position: Outside back
Contract status: 2025

Has a strong boot.

Was picked for Queensland City under-17 team last year.

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NSWRL announces Under 19s representative teams

The NSWRL is pleased to announce the representative teams for the CABE NSW Under 19s and Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Under 19s to face Queensland at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday 23 June.

Both matches will be broadcast on the Nine Network and Fox League on FOX SPORTS with the teams representing the next generation of Rugby League stars progressing through the pathways system.

It is the first time pathways games have been played for both the men’s and women’s teams after the last two years were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CABE Under 19s team includes Davvy Moale from the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Trey Mooney from the Canberra Raiders who already have NRL experience.

The Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Under 19s squad features NRLW player Chantel Tugaga from the St George Dragons and six players from the team which beat Queensland 16-12 on the Sunshine Coast last year.

The importance of representative pathways teams is currently reflected in the Brydens Lawyers NSW Blues and Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues selected for the Origin series this season.

The NSW Blues squad who took part in Game One in Sydney includes former NSW pathways players Cameron Murray, Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs, Brian To’o and Stephen Crichton.

Davvy Moale in action for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

The NSW Sky Blues squad named for the Ampol Women’s State of Origin at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday 24 June includes former pathways players Teagan Berry, Filomina Hanisi, Olivia Kernick and Caitlan Johnston.

The squads below have been listed in alphabetical order with the teams to be named at a later date.

CABE Under 19s

Paul Alamoti (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Michael Asomua (Canberra Raiders), Jack Bostock (Illawarra Steelers), Max Bradbury (Newcastle Knights), Oskar Bryant (Tweed Seagulls), Jack Cole (Penrith Panthers), Toby Couchman (Illawarra Steelers), Jaylan De Groot (Tweed Seagulls), Samuela Fainu (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Terrell Kalo Kalo (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Oryn Keeley (Newcastle Knights), Justin Matamua (Wests Tigers), Davvy Moale (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Trey Mooney (Canberra Raiders), Tyler Moriarty (Sydney Roosters), Brandon Morkos (Canberra Raiders), Larry Muagututia (Parramatta Eels), Jonah Pezet (Melbourne Storm), Charlie Thompson (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), Brandon Tumeth (Wests Tigers), Thomas Weaver (Tweed Seagulls), Jacob Webster (Illawarra Steelers). Coach: Andrew Ryan.

Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Under 19s

Rosemarie Beckett (Parramatta Eels), Rueben Cherrington (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Iesha Duckett (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters), Alanna Dummett (Canberra Raiders), Chloe Jackson (North Sydney Bears), Ruby-Jean Kennard (Parramatta Eels), Jules Kirkpatrick (Newcastle Knights), Tiana Kore (Illawarra Steelers), Petesa Lio (Parramatta Eels), Milly Lupo (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters), Losana Lutu (Wests Tigers), Tahleisha Maeva (Parramatta Eels), Mia Middleton (Newcastle Knights), Tayla Montgomery (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters), Salma Nour (Illawarra Steelers), Andie Robinson (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Monalisa Soliola (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Jada Taylor (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters), Cassey Tohi-Hiku (St George Dragons), Chantel Tugaga (St George Dragons), Leilani Wilson (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters), Anneka Wilson (Indigenous Academy Sydney Roosters). Coach: Blake Cavallaro.

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